Lite-ONs latest internal drive, the SHM-165H6S 16x "Super AllWrite"
DVD±RW/RAM with LightScribe thrown in, has been run through the paces over at
CDRLabs. The drive is capable of 16x DVD±R, 8x DVD+RW, 6x DVD-RW, 8x DVD+R DL,
4x DVD-R DL, 5x DVD-RAM writing speeds and a maximum DVD read speed of
16x.
I have one of these drives installed
in my home theater PC and so far, this thing has done a great job! But, lets get
an opinion by reading what CDRLabs thinks:
When it comes to features, Lite-On's new drive definitely delivers. Along
with old favorites like SMART-BURN and SMART-X, the SHM-165H6S supports two of
Lite-On's more advanced technologies, HyperTurning and OverSpeed. While
OverSpeed let us write to our media at a higher than normal speed, HyperTuning
could still use some tweaking. In most cases, we saw little to no improvement in
writing quality when it was enabled. Last but not least, the SHM-165H6S features
HP's LightScribe Direct Disc Labeling system. An alternative to markers and
stick on labels, LightScribe lets you burn graphics and text onto the tops of
specially coated discs.
In the end, it usually comes down to price. For what it offers, Lite-On's
new drive is surprisingly affordable.
I think this is a key thing to remember about this drive, as it is dirt
cheap. Don't forget it even comes with 5x RAM capability too!
Source: CDRLabs
